Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul from $410

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SAN — IST
May 25 — Jun 11

The best prices from San Diego to Istanbul are usually found in November or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 20, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Round-trip from

$924

One-way from

$590
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 22% potential price drop
From San Diego to Istanbul
One-way flight from San Diego to Istanbul

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Istanbul?

Flights from San Diego to Istanbul are found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Istanbul.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Istanbul?

Find a great deal and save up to 5% by booking at least 59 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San Diego to Istanbul within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,083.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Istanbul?

November can be a great time to fly to Istanbul from San Diego with a flight ticket averaging about $1,147. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of November for as cheap as $525. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Istanbul (SAN - IST)?

When flying from San Diego to Istanbul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 5% versus a flight in the evening.

Cheap Air Canada flights from San Diego to Istanbul

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between San Diego and Istanbul. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,621,518 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Air Canada flights traveling from San Diego to Istanbul. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Tue 7/98:00 amSAN - IST
2 stops21h 45mAir Canada
Wed 7/176:55 amIST - SAN
2 stops25h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 5/19$1,252
Wed 6/268:00 amSAN - IST
2 stops24h 50mAir Canada
Sun 12/82:40 pmIST - SAN
2 stops32h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 5/19$1,259
Mon 6/248:00 amSAN - IST
2 stops21h 50mAir Canada
Sun 12/88:30 amIST - SAN
2 stops24h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 5/19$1,263
Wed 7/108:00 amSAN - IST
2 stops23h 00mAir Canada
Wed 7/316:55 amIST - SAN
2 stops24h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 5/19$1,286
Sat 7/2010:00 pmSAN - IST
2 stops33h 15mAir Canada
Tue 7/307:05 pmIST - SAN
2 stops49h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 5/19$1,307

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Diego to Istanbul

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between San Diego and Istanbul. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,621,518 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from San Diego to Istanbul. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Wed 6/266:15 amSAN - IST
2 stops29h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/86:35 amIST - SAN
3 stops47h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,313
Tue 6/255:15 pmSAN - IST
2 stops19h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/316:35 amIST - SAN
2 stops19h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,364
Sun 6/2310:40 amSAN - IST
2 stops19h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/106:10 amIST - SAN
2 stops21h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,552
Wed 6/55:15 pmSAN - IST
2 stops18h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/196:10 amIST - SAN
3 stops27h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,660
Sun 7/75:15 pmSAN - IST
2 stops18h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/187:20 amIST - SAN
1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,706
Tue 7/165:15 pmSAN - IST
2 stops18h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/76:10 amIST - SAN
3 stops38h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,734
Tue 7/95:15 pmSAN - IST
2 stops18h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/172:00 pmIST - SAN
3 stops39h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,751
Thu 7/185:15 pmSAN - IST
2 stops18h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/287:20 amIST - SAN
1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,791

Cheap San Diego to Istanbul flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Istanbul specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,621,518 searches. Prices were last updated on May 20, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Diego to Istanbul in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 6/38:00 amSAN - SAW
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/138:35 amSAW - SAN
3 stops32h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,083
Sun 6/28:00 amSAN - IST
3 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/84:50 amIST - SAN
3 stops28h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,175
Sun 6/28:00 amSAN - IST
3 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/84:05 pmIST - SAN
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,176
Sat 6/17:45 amSAN - IST
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/74:50 amIST - SAN
3 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,191
Sun 6/28:00 amSAN - IST
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/89:20 pmIST - SAN
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,213
Sun 6/28:00 amSAN - IST
3 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/134:50 amIST - SAN
3 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,214
Mon 6/1711:15 amSAN - IST
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/244:30 amIST - SAN
3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,221
Sun 6/28:00 amSAN - IST
3 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/74:50 amIST - SAN
3 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,226
Mon 6/1711:15 amSAN - IST
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/244:30 amIST - SAN
3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,234

San Diego to Istanbul 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Istanbul in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,621,518 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Diego to Istanbul in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 9/18:00 amSAN - IST
3 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/84:50 amIST - SAN
2 stops28h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,015
Sun 9/18:00 amSAN - IST
3 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/14:50 amIST - SAN
2 stops28h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,047
Sun 9/88:15 pmSAN - SAW
1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 10/224:30 pmSAW - SAN
1 stop32h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,047
Sun 9/18:00 amSAN - IST
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/84:50 amIST - SAN
2 stops28h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,049
Sun 9/18:15 pmSAN - IST
1 stop18h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 9/108:25 amIST - SAN
1 stop17h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,050
Sun 9/88:33 amSAN - SAW
2 stops19h 07mBritish Airways
Tue 10/224:30 pmSAW - SAN
1 stop32h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,051
Sun 9/81:19 pmSAN - IST
2 stops19h 56mBritish Airways
Tue 10/228:25 amIST - SAN
1 stop19h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,057
Sun 9/18:15 pmSAN - IST
1 stop18h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 10/98:25 amIST - SAN
1 stop17h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,065
Sun 9/81:19 pmSAN - IST
2 stops19h 56mBritish Airways
Tue 10/228:25 amIST - SAN
2 stops21h 27mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,067

One-way flights to Istanbul from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,621,518 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from San Diego to Istanbul can choose from these deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from San Diego to Istanbul instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Mon 8/266:53 pmSAN - SAW
3 stops38h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$410
Mon 6/2410:40 pmSAN - SAW
3 stops59h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$505
Sun 6/2310:14 pmSAN - IST
3 stops59h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$536
Sun 6/98:24 pmSAN - SAW
3 stops59h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$536
Sat 6/158:39 pmSAN - SAW
3 stops39h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$542
Sat 6/224:52 pmSAN - SAW
3 stops51h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$562
Sat 6/224:52 pmSAN - IST
3 stops49h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$564
Tue 6/187:56 pmSAN - SAW
3 stops38h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$569
Fri 6/2110:40 pmSAN - IST
3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$572

Find flights from San Diego to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,621,518 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$1,082 - $1,583

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Sun 9/1

1 stop33h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 10/8

1 stop32h 55m

$1,082

San DiegoIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Mon 6/3

2 stops27h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 6/13

3 stops32h 57m

$1,083

San DiegoIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Sun 9/15

2 stops47h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 9/26

2 stops40h 15m

$1,187

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 7/9

2 stops21h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 7/17

2 stops25h 52m

$1,252

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 6/26

2 stops29h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 12/8

3 stops47h 02m

$1,313

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 7/7

2 stops18h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 7/18

2 stops31h 30m

$1,350

San DiegoIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Wed 5/29

2 stops19h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 6/6

2 stops21h 15m

$1,387

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 6/2

1 stop15h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 6/13

2 stops21h 30m

$1,421

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 6/24

2 stops23h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 12/25

1 stop19h 05m

$1,583

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Deals found on 5/19

When is the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Istanbul by month

Plan your trip from San Diego to Istanbul by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Diego to Istanbul is currently $533 while a round-trip flight costs $1,295. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Istanbul (average of $924). Flying from San Diego to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,445). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$967

February

$940

March

$984

April

$1,027

May

$1,108

June

$1,445

July

$1,301

August

$1,183

September

$1,063

October

$1,000

November

$924

December

$969

Temperature and rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

IST

Temperature

41 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated May 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Air Canada, United Airlines and Lufthansa. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
3,939 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
3,939 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,939 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.0
Very good
10,635 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,939 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.9
Good
1,558 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,939 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.7
Good
4,376 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,939 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.6
Good
1,761 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,939 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Istanbul?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 7 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Istanbul for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Istanbul for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just $1,082, but on average you can expect to pay $1,170.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Istanbul round-trip?

    According to our current data, British Airways ($1,082), Qatar Airways ($1,187), and Air Canada ($1,252) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Istanbul. British Airways is priced at 5% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Istanbul?

  • What does SAN to IST mean?

    Great question - SAN to IST just means San Diego Airport to Istanbul Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO), Tekirdağ Corlu Airport (TEQ) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Istanbul that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Istanbul flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to Istanbul with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Istanbul flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Istanbul that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Istanbul offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Istanbul?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Istanbul flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Istanbul flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Istanbul flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/19.

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LufthansaCheapest$550Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest$554Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$617Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest$677Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest$992Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,255Average$1,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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